Shawna Lewis
Dei Manager & Strategist Admin Services Manager Ii - Fire Department @County of Los Angeles
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WORK HISTORY
Dei Manager & Strategist Admin Services Manager Ii - Fire Department @County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, CA, US
Actively transforming the County of Los Angeles Fire Department into a national model of equity through education, empowerment, and action.Assessing the organizational landscape to set goals and objectives.Advising, educating, and inspiring department leaders with data-driven decision-making insights. Utilizing a thoughtful and results-oriented approach to support the development, promotion, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging strategy. Serving as an hands-on equity practitioner collaborating cross-functionally with executive leadership to build equitable practices, procedures, and infrastructures across the organization.Collaborating with all divisions, committees, community boards, coalitions, community-based organizations, and all stakeholders to ensure equity commitments are met.Leading outreach and recruitment, youth and community programs, privacy and access, and oversee board priorities. Executing action plans, oversee project management, and evaluate outcomes.
EDUCATION
California State University, Northridge
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration
California State University-Dominguez Hills
BA, Human Services
Cornell University
Diversity and Inclusion for HR
ABOUT SHAWNA LEWIS
Transformational Leader | Speaker | DEI Strategist | Culture Architect | Faith-Driven Coach | Wellness Advocate | Equity Practitioner | Thought Partner | Proud Public Servant Leading change through Education, Empowerment, and Action I’m a transformational leader, speaker, and strategist with over 19 years of experience driving systems-level change within the County of Los Angeles. My work is rooted in curiosity—my superpower—and a deep commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership in both government and community spaces.Currently serving as the Administrative Services Manager for the LA County Fire Department, I lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy for one of the largest public safety agencies in the nation. My journey has spanned customer service, specialized case management, ADA and protected leave compliance, workers’ compensation, health & safety, ergonomics, human resources, and equity. These touchpoints have shaped my wide-lens perspective and sharpened my ability to analyze and address complex organizational challenges with innovation and heart.Whether I’m speaking on stage, designing curriculum, or moderating a panel, I create spaces that connect leadership, wellness, and equity—equipping individuals and teams to live and lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.Core Strengths:Leading strategic change to address structural and institutional barriersBuilding trust-based partnerships across diverse stakeholder groupsDesigning culture-shifting initiatives that improve workplace climate and belongingSpeaking truth with empathy and guiding leaders toward sustainable transformationMy Platform Includes:Keynote Speaking & ModerationDEI Strategy & ConsultingFaith-Based Wellness CoachingCurriculum & Program DevelopmentCommunity Engagement & Youth EmpowermentBeyond my professional life, I’m a wife of 23 years and proud mom to three amazing sons—one of whom serves in the U.S. Navy. My life is full of joy and movement, whether I’m lifting weights, roller skating, or building meaningful community wherever I go.Let’s connect to collaborate, grow, and create environments where everyone can thrive.
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